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The 10 Best Design Hotels in George Town, Malaysia

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My Guesthouse 109 - SELF CHECK IN is located in the bustling George Town. The no-frills accommodation offers guests access to a shared lounge to socialize or simply relax. Free WiFi access is available.

Comfy bed and linen, water server, washing machine, cute cats, location near street food. It has everything I need. I recommend here to travelers who want to spend a quiet and relaxing time. This guest house made me fall in love with Georgetown.

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9
Superb
339 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Located within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Ren I Tang Heritage Inn is located in a restored building from the 1800s. Spanning an area of 3 shop house units, the property features free WiFi, a restaurant and small museum on the ground floor, which used to be a medical hall.

The breakfast. Simple local foods, very tasty. The museum downstairs also interesting.

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9.3
Superb
811 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Set in a restored private mansion, East Indies Mansion is located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Inspired by Chinese shophouses, the property features a large courtyard and classic wall ornaments. Free WiFi is accessible throughout.

Personalized attention in this well located gem of a small hotel. Walking distance from ferry, convenient to sites and restaurants.... Warm welcoming and informative staff give you great suggestions. Thank you and we'll be back.

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9.5
Exceptional
232 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

The property is just a 10-minute walk from Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang Museum and the large Chinese clan house of Khoo Kongsi. Penang International Airport is a convenient 30-minute drive away.

Beautiful hôtel, the suite was fantastic.

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9
Superb
245 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

Noordin Mews is a boutique hotel housed in a historical building in central Penang. It offers an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Noordin Mews is situated a 5-minute walk from Komtar and 1st Avenue. Heritage Area is a 10-minute walk from the hotel while Gurney Drive is a 15-minute drive away.

All the staff was really helpful, everyone really cared about us - that is the benefit of a small boutique hotel. Breakfast was great, we could choose from the menu in the evening and everything was freshly cooked in the morning waiting for us :) A huge benefit was the pool for us, we loved having a swim with our kid after walking around the city.

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9.3
Superb
477 reviews
Price from
£148
per night

Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Coffee Atelier is a collection of 5 beautifully-restored shophouses dating back to 1927. Featuring spacious suites with free Wi-Fi, it an art gallery and its own coffee museum.

Beautiful building in an amazing location, with an excellent owner.

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9.3
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options. It provides beautifully designed rooms with a seating area and free Wi-Fi.

We liked everything about Campbell House!

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9.3
Superb
475 reviews
Price from
£69
per night

Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings. Featuring a library and free parking, it is located within Georgetown’s UNESCO district.

Individually designed rooms are fitted with classic wood furnishings and air conditioning. They have a safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee maker.

It’s like spending one night in a museum!

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9.2
Superb
989 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Located in Georgetown, Le Dream Boutique Hotel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi access.

Le Dream Boutique Hotel is 150 metres from Upside Down Museum and Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum. Komtar is 700 metres away and the nearest airport is Penang International Airport, a 17 km drive.

Spacious and modern rooms with big windows and very comfortable bed. Very well located, just a couple of minutes walk from one of the night markets and about 10mins walk from Chulia St. Although the hotel was full it was very quiet at night. Nice rooftop upstairs. Highly recommended and great value for money.

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8.4
Very good
1,275 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Wembley Cafe serves up a variety of local favorites, Asian and international fare, while Enoshima specialises in authentic Japanese cuisine. Overlooking panoramic views of Penang Island, an array of beverages and snacks can be enjoyed at DSRT Sky Room.

the food,rooms clean, facilities 👍👍👍👍

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8.1
Very good
1,375 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Seven Terraces
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 245 reviews

    Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

    I loved everything especially afternoon tea by the pool.

  • Campbell House
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 475 reviews

    Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options.

    Stylish, spacious, good facilities and restaurant.

  • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 989 reviews

    Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.

    Beautiful architectural property, so well maintained

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,200 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, Eastern & Oriental Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    Exceptional and luxurious hotel in the heart of lovely Penang

  • 23 Love Lane Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 211 reviews

    Set in a restored building, 23 Love Lane Hotel consists of 10 boutique-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    Central yet far from the hustle and bustle of the city

  • Muntri Mews
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 386 reviews

    Combining modern design with antique furnishings, Muntri Mews provides stylish boutique accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    Great location and close to street food stalls and bars

  • Yeng Keng Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 337 reviews

    A restored 19th century building, Yeng Keng Hotel is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    beautiful property, great location, wonderful staff

  • G Hotel Gurney
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 836 reviews

    G Hotel Gurney offers contemporary-style accommodations in Penang’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown.

    Everything is good! Happy with it Will visit again

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  • MoonTree47
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 307 reviews

    Housed in a traditional Malaysian shophouse originally built in the 1920s, Moon Tree 47 offers charming rooms in the UNESCO Heritage Site of Georgetown.

    Lovely room - comfortable & attractive - and a great location.

  • Apple Heritage Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,053 reviews

    Located in George Town, within less than 1 km of Northam Beach and a 15-minute walk of Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Apple Heritage Hotel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the...

    Staff was available 24 hours and we'll informed.

  • Hotel Penaga
    Budget options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,900 reviews

    This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-storey shophouses originally built in the 1940s. A lovely base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

    Location, ambience, interior was artistic and staff was humble !

  • Museum Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 905 reviews

    Set in a restored historical building, Museum Hotel offers traditionally-decorated accommodations in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site George Town.

    Very nice old building, rooms with almost a kind of grandeur :)

  • Chulia Heritage Hotel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 867 reviews

    Chulia Heritage Hotel is centrally located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Penang. Offering stylish yet affordable rooms, it has a 24-hour front desk. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are provided.

    room is clean, good location, staff are friendly and nice

  • Armenian Suite
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Armenian Suite features Balinese-inspired, cosy rooms with free WiFi in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Bicycles are available for rent to explore the surrounding areas.

  • Noordin Mews
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 477 reviews

    Noordin Mews is a boutique hotel housed in a historical building in central Penang. It offers an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

    Love this place always stay there when I am in Penang

  • Coffee Atelier
    Budget options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 175 reviews

    Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Coffee Atelier is a collection of 5 beautifully-restored shophouses dating back to 1927.

    Everything it was like staying in a living museum.

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Boutique hotels that guests love in George Town

  • Avg. price/night: £17.53
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 262 reviews
    Beautiful large room with lots of character in a lovely place with an eye for the interior design. Good communal facilities, kettle and washing machine, etc. Also the free bread was a nice touch. Great position with everything in a short walk. Good wifi and air conditioning.
    Francesco
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £68.80
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 677 reviews
    Amazing design, comfortable bed, stunning room, lovely pool, great location.
    Danielle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £45.45
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 811 reviews
    + location right in Little India with a great vibe and awesome restaurants all around you + close to main sights + lovely staff + amazing breakfast buffet with daily changing local specialties, fruit, eggs, bread, cereals + interior design of this old, restored building with lots of unique items combined with great attention to detail that create a unique atmosphere
    Lina
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £46.90
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 464 reviews
    Better modern design compared to the common boutique hotels found elsewhere.
    Chen-Han
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £23.40
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 214 reviews
    Everything's good. Exceptionally clean, interior design was stunning! Staff very friendly & helpful.
    Nur Amanina
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £151.46
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 989 reviews
    Perfect location even though townhouse is separate from mansion but a better location in our minds Townhouse has a beautiful interior design and is well equipped Whoever renovated this building has done a perfect job It is perfect for lubuh Armenian and the nicest streets of Georgetown also
    gary
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £82.89
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 258 reviews
    Beautifully designed boutique hotel, friendly owner and staff. Clean and well equiped/designed rooms.
    Dennis
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £31.24
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 681 reviews
    Honestly one of the, if not the best interior design for a boutique hotel in Malaysia. I love the view of the air well facing from the bed which its roof reminded me of my kampung house. The bed was super comfy and I had the best sleep. The check out time is 12 pm which is nice. Alot of essential facilities such as a ceiling fan, a mini fridge, an ironing table and a flat screen TV is available inside the room. The hot water runs consistently throughout.
    Pei Shang Lee
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 475 reviews
    Perfect Boutique Hotel in Georgetown: the owners and staff are extremely friendly - giving lots of tips of where to go and where to eat. Amazing location with some known eateries nearby. Heritage hotel with nice interior design touches Plus points for free dessert, iced tea in the room and Occitane products :)
    Aurelie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £31.24
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,098 reviews
    1. Very reasonable price for a boutique hotel. 2. Friendly reception. Good customer service. 3. Location was good. 4. Lobby / reception area is excellent. Good interior design and comfortable setting for guest to hang around.
    Jastina Mary
    Group

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